The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Dominion Post is proud to announce John Daniloski as 2017 Advertising Account Executive of the Year. Daniloski, a native of Gettysburg, Pa., has been employed with The Dominion Post since 2011 when he was hired as a customer service representative. He was soon[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, March 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AP: KUSHNER’S REAL ESTATE FIRM SAID THEY HAD NO RENT-CONTROLLED TENANTS Tenant advocates say the[Read More…]
Opinion: Taking action to protect our kids
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va, 3rd District Sadly, it seems like every day we hear of a new report of children or young adults being abused by trusted coaches or trafficked online. Every child deserves to grow up in a caring, nurturing environment that protects them from those who wish[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs budget bill
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice signed the $4.38 billion budget bill on Thursday that provides a 5 percent raise for teachers, school service personnel, State Police and other public workers. The legislation was approved by the West Virginia Legislature on the last day[Read More…]
Frontier seeks injunction against striking West Virginia workers
By MAX GARLAND and LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frontier Communications asked a judge Thursday to stop its striking workers in West Virginia and Ashburn, Virginia, from engaging in what the company calls “rampant unlawful activity,” as well as abuse of other Frontier employees, including workers brought in to[Read More…]
West Virginia’s legislative session could have been better, senators say
By FRED PACE HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was the last day of the 83rd session of the West Virginia Legislature and there are always mixed feelings, according to some southern Democrat Senators. “It could have been worse, but it could have been a whole lot better,” said Senator Ron[Read More…]
Oil, gas drilling generates motel tax revenue in Mid Ohio Valley
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. –The state’s growing natural gas and oil business is contributing to more room stays in the area and growing the county’s hotel/motel tax revenue. The Wood County area saw steady growth from around 2010 to 2014 from an influx from[Read More…]
Senate candidate and former coal CEO Don Blankenship considers conviction a ‘badge of honor’ in West Virginia
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship considers his misdemeanor conviction for issues surrounding the deaths of 29 coal miners to be “a badge of honor” in West Virginia. He blames both federal and state government regulators for the fatal[Read More…]
West VIrginia’s sports betting law: Model legislation or ‘fatally flawed’?
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a month when the American Gaming Association is projecting that Americans will bet $10 billion on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament — 97 percent illegally — states are looking to follow West Virginia’s lead in legislation to legalize sports betting, with[Read More…]
‘Smart Manufacturing’ focus of WVU study
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University study has found that the Mountain State will see a brighter picture for its manufacturing industry in the near future, but that many manufacturers in West Virginia need to adapt to “Smart Manufacturing” to help make the industry more efficient and[Read More…]
